BIGZXDADDY
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posted June 03, 2010 09:13 AM
first ticket on the 14
i've had this bike for 4 years and haven't had a ticket untill yesterday. not for speeding or doing a wheelie or something like that but for riding at 25 mph (posted speed) with my visor up! he wrote me a ticket for no eyewear and then rode off on his harley with just prescription glasses covering his eyes. i know i was in violation but that guy is still a f-n tool. it was almost 90 degrees out, i was in full gear and was just getting some air less than a block from the house on my way home from an 11 hour day at work. needless to say i was pissed
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Hellmutt
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posted June 03, 2010 09:18 AM
Damn........that sux..........I've been warned about it because the cop understood it was due to the heat, but the last couple years I tend to wear shades under my visor so I can flip it up anytime I feel the need. Btw, how much was the tic?
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biggmoinc

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posted June 03, 2010 09:35 AM
Ocean city, md is bad for that too, i had one cop speed up to catch me wit it up but my visor was so loose all i did was rock my head hard n the visor came down, he was all up in my face when he passed by, looks like they can find something better than that to nick pick bout, lol,
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heraser

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posted June 03, 2010 09:36 AM
I was just talking earlier about how many police are on the alert to enforce violations. Revenue ya know? Not just more moving violations but also more inspection spot checks.
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biggmoinc

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posted June 03, 2010 09:58 AM
wait til db's get reinforced by local authorities wit the same mic test used at dmv, thats going to create big money!!!!!!! An aftermarket exhaust will be in trouble!!!
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reypac24

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posted June 03, 2010 10:01 AM
wow i didn't know you could get a ticket for that!
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NinjaNick

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posted June 03, 2010 10:18 AM
Ohio just made a law this week that officers can give you a ticket if you LOOK like you're going fast! Yes...just like you read! Bullshit! Trained officers can ticket you by making a personal estimate of how fast they thought you were going. No radar involved!
Hell is coming in Ohio. People are pissed!
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SLVR_BLT

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posted June 03, 2010 12:19 PM
Edited By: SLVR_BLT on 3 Jun 2010 20:21
Wait what? In what state is having your visor open illegal? Ive never heard of such a thing in Cali, i ride in the summer months on the street with the visor open and ive never been hassled. I have been hassled for tinted visors at night though, but no tickets.
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KDZX14

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posted June 03, 2010 12:33 PM
Yeah, I think it's the law everywhere?? If you have your visor up all the way you must have on eye wear for protection!! Then again i could be wrong. I usually ride with mine open a few clicks but never open fully unless stopped or talking to another rider.
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madnessracing

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posted June 03, 2010 12:39 PM
Theyre poutting work cause they need money! I just came back from the NHRA headquarters to renew my lic and I have never seen that many cops in my life like today! Theyre on a mission.
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bluechris

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posted June 03, 2010 12:52 PM
quote: Ohio just made a law this week that officers can give you a ticket if you LOOK like you're going fast! Yes...just like you read! Bullshit! Trained officers can ticket you by making a personal estimate of how fast they thought you were going. No radar involved!
Hell is coming in Ohio. People are pissed!
I gotta watch the news more up here. Just carry a gift so if you get pulled over you can say "good guess, here's your prize". Or maybe not
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bluechris

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posted June 03, 2010 12:55 PM
quote: wait til db's get reinforced by local authorities wit the same mic test used at dmv, thats going to create big money!!!!!!! An aftermarket exhaust will be in trouble!!!
gonna beat them to it by going to an akrapovic tomorrow. Also gonna add some hard luggage and ugly her up a bit.
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gilberjj

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posted June 03, 2010 01:11 PM
That's a non-traffic violation thought right? It shouldn't raise your insurance or anything. That sucks though. I would be pissed if some cop screwed with me about a visor.
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Hellmutt
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posted June 03, 2010 01:27 PM
quote: Ohio just made a law this week that officers can give you a ticket if you LOOK like you're going fast! Yes...just like you read! Bullshit! Trained officers can ticket you by making a personal estimate of how fast they thought you were going. No radar involved!
Hell is coming in Ohio. People are pissed!
This is news to me and I'm an "Ohioan"........if that's the case, I won't hesitate to go to court over that.........but I really don't like that one bit.........there's way too much room for "human error" or simply "rocket hating cops" to really put it to the public if they feel the urge.
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Hellmutt
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posted June 03, 2010 01:29 PM
quote: wait til db's get reinforced by local authorities wit the same mic test used at dmv, thats going to create big money!!!!!!! An aftermarket exhaust will be in trouble!!!
If that becomes the case in Ohio, my StreetMeg won't pass even with the noice reduction plug in.........and I REALLY REALLY don't want to put my stock system back on
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CrotchRocket

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posted June 03, 2010 02:11 PM
Must have been the same cop that gave Smokin a ticket
Va. is in need of $$$, so i guess you were chosen to donate...sucks dood !!!
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SLVR_BLT

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posted June 03, 2010 02:23 PM
It's funny how many states don't mandate helmets but yet enforce eyewear? I mean god for I'd you get something on your eye but it's ok to have a smashed watermelon on the highway.
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Hellmutt
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posted June 03, 2010 02:48 PM
quote: It's funny how many states don't mandate helmets but yet enforce eyewear? I mean god for I'd you get something on your eye but it's ok to have a smashed watermelon on the highway.
No doubt........baffles me as well........guess they figure a bug in your eye will affect other drivers safety, but it's perfectly legal to hit the ground without head protection.
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dakota9498

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posted June 03, 2010 03:16 PM
This isn't good to hear, I am set to transfer to Virginia Beach, VA and I am use to the lax laws out here in San Diego. But it will still be good to be back on the right coast.
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dcjens
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posted June 03, 2010 04:13 PM
I got a ticket for the shield up. sitting at a light in pouring down rain (fogged up while not moving) I pulled away on the green and popped it down shifting 2nd. A cop pulled me over with his gun and chalk out The ticket was the same as NO helmet or eye protection. We just got away with triple speeds most of the day. So I "let him" give that one to me. Of course I took it to court and waisted their time. judge lowered it to $20 pffft. I'm suprised cops haven't cracked down on every detail for income.
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juanvaldex

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posted June 03, 2010 05:51 PM
well, in S.Carolina most of the idiots on stretched slammed busas don't wear helmets, or eye protection. no gear at all. maybe shorts and flip flops.
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07zx14blk

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posted June 03, 2010 06:11 PM
As far as I know it is not illegal up here in Ontario…
However 31MPH over will cost you your license and your bike for 7 days and upon conviction a huge fine minimum 2K but up to $10,000, and for a first offence up to a 2 year license suspension (2nd offence 10 years)….
And if you are cruising along at the posted speed limit and happen to have nitrous on the bike (not using it just have it), jump right back to the penalties above.
Having said that as far as I know as long as you have a helmet on you are OK… almost makes you want to @#$%^
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NinjaNick

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posted June 03, 2010 07:56 PM
quote:
quote: Ohio just made a law this week that officers can give you a ticket if you LOOK like you're going fast! Yes...just like you read! Bullshit! Trained officers can ticket you by making a personal estimate of how fast they thought you were going. No radar involved!
Hell is coming in Ohio. People are pissed!
This is news to me and I'm an "Ohioan"........if that's the case, I won't hesitate to go to court over that.........but I really don't like that one bit.........there's way too much room for "human error" or simply "rocket hating cops" to really put it to the public if they feel the urge.
http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/PIO/summaries/2010/0602/091069.asp
http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-news-speeding-ticket-ruling-officer-estimate,0,2166687.story
Also, Beavercreek is busting motorcycle DB level as well nowadays. That was big news about 2 weeks ago. They're looking for bikes with loud exhausts.
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zx14fan
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posted June 03, 2010 11:25 PM
Just another punk cop that the kids made fun of in school making a buck for the state.SAD
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mike_zx14

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posted June 04, 2010 04:03 AM
Welcome to the revenue game my friends those of us that drive 18 wheelers for a living have been playing this shit for years.......its a total crock I agree..
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